Hosta Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles Hosta

Hosta ‘Blazing Saddles’ — commonly known as Blazing Saddles Hosta — is a large, bold perennial valued for its thick blue-green leaves bordered by broad creamy-yellow to white margins that brighten as the season progresses. The strongly corrugated foliage forms a substantial mound with excellent substance, giving it good slug resistance and strong visual texture. Pale lavender flowers appear on upright scapes in midsummer above the foliage.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 2–2.5 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and hosta collections. Bold variegation and heavy leaf texture create strong contrast in shaded landscapes.

Care: Maintain even moisture during dry periods for best foliage appearance. Divide in spring or early fall if clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

SeaGreen, Vanilla

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No